Conflict

Israel and Gaza

Incident Code

ISPT0162

Location

حي الزيتون, Al Zeitoun neighborhood, Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.485479, 34.444885
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Around 21:00 on 12th October, 2023, various news media reported the same information that a car was bombed by an alleged Israeli aircraft near the new slaughterhouse in the Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza City, with two people sustaining injuries. The victims have not been identified.

As there were few sources with unique information, this incident has been categorised as ‘weak’, but will be updated should further information come to light.

When sources identified a belligerent, the strike was attributed to the Israeli forces.

Key Information

Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the new slaughterhouse, allegedly located in the Al Zeitoun (الزيتون) neighborhood of Gaza (بغزة) city. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Al Zeitoun neighborhood are: 31.485479, 34.444885.

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Military Statements

Israeli Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Israeli Military position on incident
Not yet assessed